Is Alexander Zverev really the best player in the world? Vote now

Alexander Zverev now sits at the top of the world rankings, but is he really the best?

By Archie Griggs · Daily Express

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:49 PM

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Express.co.uk invited readers to vote on whether Alexander Zverev is truly the world's best tennis player.
Zverev is guaranteed to finish the year ranked world number one after winning two Grand Slam titles.
The German won the French Open against Flavio Cobolli and the US Open against Ben Shelton.

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Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish the year as the ATP world number one after capturing two Grand Slam titles this season. The German secured his first major trophy by defeating Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final, before edging Ben Shelton to win the US Open.

Express.co.uk is asking readers to debate whether Zverev is genuinely the world's best player, noting rival setbacks. Carlos Alcaraz missed Roland Garros with a wrist injury, while Jannik Sinner suffered an early French Open exit and withdrew from the US Open due to a knee issue.

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Is Alexander Zverev really the best player in the world? Vote now

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